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Penn State honors America's Veterans

Penn State honors America's Veterans

A Veterans Day ceremony honoring all United States Military Veterans past and present was held Nov. 11 on the steps of Old Main. The event was hosted by Omega Delta Sigma National Veterans Fraternity, Penn State ROTC, and the Penn State Veterans Organization,

A joint service guard representing all branches of Penn State's ROTC program presented the colors prior to the National Anthem during Veterans Day ceremonies held Nov. 11 at Old Main on the University Park campus. The event was hosted by the Penn State Veterans Organization (PSVO) and the Omega Delta Sigma Pennsylvania Alpha Veterans Fraternity.

Vincent Tedesco, retired Army Colonel, joined many U.S. Veterans in attendance at Veterans Day ceremonies held Nov. 11 at Old Main on Penn State's University Park campus. Tedesco served his country for 27 years including one tour in Viet Nam.

Students from all military branches of Penn State's ROTC program stood at parade rest as guest speakers addressed the crowd during Veterans Day ceremonies held Nov. 11 outside Old Main on the University Park campus.

Ted Timmerman, retired United States Marine Corps, shared his thoughts about the hard work and sacrifice all U.S. Veterans have in common through the generations during Veterans Day ceremonies held Nov. 11 at Old Main on Penn State's University Park campus. Timmerman is currently the outreach coordinator for Penn State Veterans Programs. Visit http://equity.psu.edu/veterans for more information about Veterans Programs at Penn State

Penn State ROTC students lined the Old Main porch during Veteran's Day ceremonies held Nov. 11. The event was hosted by Penn State's Veterans Organization (PSVO) and the Omega Delta Sigma Pennsylvania Alpha Veterans Fraternity.

John Betlyon, retired Chaplain and Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army, offered the benediction at Veteran's Day ceremonies held at Old Main on Penn State's University Park campus on Nov. 11. Betlyon is currently a lecturer in Jewish studies at Penn State and served with the U.S. Army in Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom.

Students from all military branches of Penn State's ROTC programs stood at parade rest as guest speakers addressed the crowd during Veteran's Day ceremonies held Nov. 11 outside Old Main on the University Park campus.